Monoterpenes
Description
Monoterpenes are a group of Terpenes that are based on two Isoprene residues. The basic chemical structure of Monoterpenes is: C10H16. Monoterpenes are a constituent of most Volatile Oils.
Stability of Monoterpenes
Monoterpenes are susceptible to Oxidation, therefore products (such as Volatile Oils used in Aromatherapy) that contain Monoterpenes should be stored in tightly sealed containers.
Types/Groups of Monoterpenes
Myrcene
This is one of more than 5,000 interlinked topics in the Green Medicine Encyclopedia.
Explore the full encyclopedia free